Seafarers

AUSMEPA's key objectives include instilling an increased marine environmental consciousness and awareness in Australians and also seafarers visiting Australian ports as well as assisting the shipping industry in achieving environmental sustainability and in enhancing the industry's ‘clean and green' reputation among the community.

Seafarer Education

DVDWelcome to Australia Protecting the Marine Environment
AUSMEPA and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) produced an educational DVD which describes the importance of Australia's unique marine environment in particular the Great Barrier Reef.

The DVD also reminds ship masters and their crews of the international regulations under MARPOL with which they must comply. The DVD can be viewed in five languages; Chinese, English, Filipino, Greek and Spanish. The DVD has received international recognition by a wide range of shipping interests including P & I Clubs.

A copy of the DVD is placed on every ship when it first arrives in Australia by its agent. Supplies of the DVD are available through Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and in selected ports from the Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris Seafarer Centres).
Click here view the DVD

Marine Environmental Information for Seafarers on ships sailing in Australian Waters

AUSMEPA is keen to provide marine environmental information to seafarers on ships sailing in Australian waters that will help them keep up to date with the latest national and international requirements

AUSMEPA has a close partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). As far as the protection of the marine environment is concerned, we share the same objectives. With AMSA’s agreement we are pleased to provide the following link to AMSA’s website which provides a range of marine environmental information, including some of the key issues, both recently completed and currently being considered by the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee.

To find out more please click here

AMSA has also provides a Fact Sheet titled Adoption of an Energy Efficiency Design Index for international shipping. To access the fact sheet please click here

Ausmepa Ship Membership Scheme

Rewards quality shipping by recognising high standards. For more information click here